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SHAPE Trips and Tours plans a visit to Cologne, Germany, with a guided tour of the town and the cathedral included, on Jan. 25.

SHAPE Trips and Tours plans a visit to Cologne, Germany, with a guided tour of the town and the cathedral included, on Jan. 25. (iStock)

Base tours offer an easy way to see Europe with other members of the military community. Here is a sampling of trips scheduled as of Jan. 10, 2024. Please update this information and add tours by sending an email to Marcus Klöckner at kloeckner.marcus@stripes.com.

Belgium

SHAPE TRIPS AND TOURS: Jan. 25, Cologne with guided tour of the city and of the cathedral, 75 euros adults, 65 euros children ages 4-12; Feb. 22, Delft (Netherlands) pottery workshop and lunch at the Royal Delft Museum, 130 euros adults, 115 euros children ages 7-17. Call 06544-3884. Email shapetripsandtours1@gmail.com or visit www.shape2day.com.

Germany

ANSBACH OUTDOOR RECREATION: Jan. 17-20, Corvara (Italy), ski/snowboard trip, $439 adults, $339 children ages 14-17, $239 children ages 13 and under; Feb. 8 and March 22, Oberstdorf, $99-$139; March 8, Lermoos (Austria), $139 adults, $109 children ages 16-18, $99 children ages 5-15; March 27-30, Saalbach Hinterglenn (Austria), $429 adults, $329 children ages 14-17, $229 children ages 13 and under. DSN 467-3225/CIV 09802-83-3225 or MWR Central DSN 467-1780 or CIV 09802-83-1780.

BAUMHOLDER OUTDOOR RECREATION: DSN 485-7182 or CIV 06783-67182.

GRAFENWOEHR OUTDOOR RECREATION: Jan. 16, after-school ski lessons for kids, $75; Jan. 17-19, Dolomites (Italy), $369 adults, $189 children ages 14 and under. Jan. 25, Austria, ski/snowboard trip, $99 adults, $59 children ages 14 and under. DSN 314 475-8529 or CIV 09641-83-8529

KAISERSLAUTERN OUTDOOR RECREATION: Feb. 13-17, Iceland, $1,999-$2,499 adults, $1299 children ages 6-11, $1,199 children ages 2-5, $329 children ages 1 and under; Feb. 13-17, Kracow and Auschwitz, $529-$729; March 15-23, Paddy’s week in Ireland, $2,399-$3,099. DSN 493-4117 or CIV 0631-34064117.

RTT TRAVEL RAMSTEIN: Jan. 17.-20 and Feb. 14-17, Arctic adventure, 1,499-1,799 euros. Call 06371-463650 or see www.RTTtravel.com.

SPANGDAHLEM INFORMATION, TICKETS AND TRAVEL: DSN: 452-6567 or CIV 06565-61-6567.

STUTTGART OUTDOOR RECREATION: Feb. 8, bushcraft basic skills, $125; March 15, spring flea market, $25 for sellers; DSN 431-2774 or CIV 0703-2774.

WIESBADEN OUTDOOR RECREATION: Jan. 17, basic bicycle maintenance, $20; Jan. 18, Landgraaf, ski and snowboard, $99-$129; Jan. 23, U.S. forces sports shooting knowledge course, $90; Jan. 30, Dortmund hunting, house and fishing exhibition, $49 adults, $39 children ages 16 and under. DSN 337-5760 or CIV 06117-055760; email usarmy.wiesbaden.imcom-europe.list.mwr-outdoor-recreation@mail.mil.

Netherlands

SCHINNEN: (+31) (0) 46-443-7561 or DSN 360-7561 or email usarmy.schinnen.imcom-europe.list.schinnen-fc@mail.mil.

Spain

ROTA OUTDOOR RECREATION: Jan. 11, hiking Los Alcornocales natural park, $45; Jan. 25, rock climbing, $75; Feb. 1. Rota, La Via Verde Mountain Bike Ride, $25; Feb. 8, Grazalema Park, $85; Feb. 14-17, Granada, ski and snowboard trip, $390; Feb. 22, hiking Grazalema natural park, $45; Outdoor Recreation (ODR)DSN 727-3101 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.

ROTA ITT: Jan. 11, Granada, self-guided, $45; Jan. 18, Vejer de la Frontera, historical tour and Bolonia Roman ruins, $55 adults, $35 children ages 2-14; Jan. 25, foodie tour: Jamon Iberico, $125; Feb. 1, Nerja caves and Frigiliana historical, $75 adults, $55 children ages 2-14; Feb. 1, Nerja caves and Frigliana historical, $90 adults, $70 children ages 2-14; Feb. 8, Marbella and Puerto Banus self-guided, $45; Feb. 15, Special Valentine’s Day Arabian bath and diner; Feb. 22, San Marcos castle and bullring tour, $65 adults, $45 children ages 2-14. Tickets and Travel Tickets and Travel. DSN 727-3101/3208 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.

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Marcus covers news related to the U.S. military community in Germany. He graduated from Marburg University with a master’s degree in sociology, media science and American studies.

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